Thread: Coating problem

I have a Xerox Phaser 7400 for my printing and I want to do business cards and brochures. Is there machine I can get that would help me to accomplish that? Is there a laminator that would give the same look as a UV coat or an aqueous coat, or is there a machine that I could apply a coating after the printing? If anyone has any information on this I would greatly appreciate it.

Does it need to be a laminate? Aqueous Coatings are typically applied IN the press. Ultraviolet coatings can be done offline. Lots of companies have UV coaters now so shop around. FMA and Graphic Whizard both have one for example -

here's the FMA one
http://midstatelitho.net/info.php?code=fmac

Laminator is more of an investment $17000 laminates and trims up to 12" wide, Uv coater is less $9999 and per piece finsihed cost is much less feed 18 inch wide sheet. We have both-direct importer.

Jim

Laminator does not have to cost 17K You can get a Laminator with cutter for 12K or just a laminator for 3K. The coaters have there hidden costs as well ie.. filling, draining, and flushing the system each day for one. The cost of a 1.7mil lam per 12x18 sheet would be approx $.025 per sheet. If you run those 12 to 18 cards per sheet you are looking at less than a third of a penny per card and have given your customer a superior product. If you are trying to enhance the value of your printed image then why not give them the durability and variety that a lamination would provide. Coating has its value but if you are trying to make margin then give them a better finished product
eric.bryant@gbc.com

Check out "veri-coat 1800" on google Great UV coater for under !0,000

The Kompac Kwik Finish is an exciting offline coating and curing system, providing a quick and easy way to apply UV, Aqueous, Primer & Specialty Coatings to a wide variety of substrates. Thin substrates...No Problem! From onion skin to plastics; whether digital output or offset, each job will have the visual appeal, lasting durability, protection and rub resistant finish that your customers expect!

• Flood & spot coat as well as spot not coat (allowing areas to be free of coating), encouraging enhanced finishing capability and assisting with variable data printing
• Apply UV, aqueous, primer & specialty coatings with one system!
• Easy to setup & operate
• 5 minute coating change and clean up (with the patented Kompac Vac)
• Auto level pump & sensor (Automatically replenishes coating when it is low)
• Patented Kompac Air Delivery System provides 'non-contact' delivery of the coated sheet

For more information write to info@kompactech.com or visit www.kompactech.com

Originally Posted by Kompac123

The Kompac Kwik Finish is an exciting offline coating and curing system, providing a quick and easy way to apply UV, Aqueous, Primer & Specialty Coatings to a wide variety of substrates. Thin substrates...No Problem! From onion skin to plastics; whether digital output or offset, each job will have the visual appeal, lasting durability, protection and rub resistant finish that your customers expect!

• Flood & spot coat as well as spot not coat (allowing areas to be free of coating), encouraging enhanced finishing capability and assisting with variable data printing
• Apply UV, aqueous, primer & specialty coatings with one system!
• Easy to setup & operate
• 5 minute coating change and clean up (with the patented Kompac Vac)
• Auto level pump & sensor (Automatically replenishes coating when it is low)
• Patented Kompac Air Delivery System provides 'non-contact' delivery of the coated sheet

For more information write to info@kompactech.com or visit www.kompactech.com

Do you have any samples of coating on onion skin.......??

Good Day...I have a coating sample on 20lb. vegetable parchment paper (similar to onion skin). The finished product is used for butter wrappers. If you like I can send you a complete sample kit. I see that you are located in the UK. If you wish please send me an email to info@kompactech.com with your contact info.

Originally Posted by revbryant

Laminator does not have to cost 17K You can get a Laminator with cutter for 12K or just a laminator for 3K. The coaters have there hidden costs as well ie.. filling, draining, and flushing the system each day for one. The cost of a 1.7mil lam per 12x18 sheet would be approx $.025 per sheet. If you run those 12 to 18 cards per sheet you are looking at less than a third of a penny per card and have given your customer a superior product. If you are trying to enhance the value of your printed image then why not give them the durability and variety that a lamination would provide. Coating has its value but if you are trying to make margin then give them a better finished product
eric.bryant@gbc.com

hmn.. thanks for this cost estimate. been thinking about getting a laminator myself.